Mysteries of Palenque
Description:
Palenque – the most beautiful Mayan city, rightly called the pearl of Mayan architecture – is now available to visit from Cancun and the Maya Riviera!
The south of Mexico is the cradle of several ancient civilizations, the achievements of which amaze even modern scientists. You have a unique opportunity to personally explore the amazing city of Palenque, a beautiful example of the heyday of Mayan architecture of the VII century, as well as to get acquainted with the heritage of the Olmec civilization, considered the mother of all subsequent inhabitants of Mesoamerica. The states of Tabasco and Chiapas are famous not only for historical sights, but also for the stunning beauty of nature, as you can see by driving along the picturesque mountain roads and swimming in the Misol Ha and Agua Asul waterfalls.
Find out how diverse and beautiful Mexico is!
As part of the Mystery of Palenque tour, you:
Spend 3 unforgettable days in the heart of Mexico - the states of Tabasco and Chiapas visit the mysterious Mayan city of Palenque, which refers to the heyday of ancient civilization; Explore the original Mayan artifacts in the Palenque Museum, including the best reconstruction of the tomb of the great ruler Pacal II, whose image is often referred to as the “Cosmonaut”; swim in the most beautiful waterfalls of southern Mexico - Misol Ha and Agua Asul; Touch the mystery of the ancient civilization of the Western Hemisphere - the giant stone heads of the Olmecs in the archaeological park of La Venta; You will see representatives of the fauna of Central America in the zoological part of La Venta Park: jaguars, ocelots, crocodiles, monkeys and many others.
Day 1.
Cancun / Playa del Carmen / Mexico City => Villahermosa => Palenque
Departure from Cancun/Mexico. Flight time is 1.5 hours.
Flight to Villahermosa. Meeting at the airport. Lunch (optional).
Transfer to the city of Palenque (144 km, 2 hours). Hotel accommodation.
In addition:
Dinner in the village of El Panchan, famous for its evening shows with live music as well as handmade decorations. The ritual of the traditional Pre-Hispanic steam bath Temascal, used by the Indians to this day to purify the body and spirit.
Day 2.
Palenque => Agua Asul => Misol Ha => Villahermosa
Departure at 8:00.
In addition:
Departure at 6:30. A magical tour of the surrounding archaeological zone of the jungle, during which you can see the awakening tropical nature: a huge number of animals in their natural habitat (parrots, toucans, monkeys, iguanas) and plants (orchids, bromeliads, medicinal herbs and mushrooms). Visit to the archaeological area of Palenque.
Transfer to the waterfall of Agua Asul (70 km, 1.5 hours). Lunch.
Transfer to Misol Ha waterfall (45 km, 1 hour).
Transfer to Villahermosa (165 km, 2.5 hours). Hotel accommodation. Free time in town.
Day 3.
Villahermosa => La Venta => Cancun / Playa del Carmen / Mexico City
Departure at 8:00.
Inspection of Villahermosa.
Visit the archaeological and zoological park of La Venta.
Transfer to the airport (20 km, 20 min). Departure to Cancun/Mexico.